Giants’ Week 2 starter remains unsettled after a tough opener, with Wilson under heavy pressure and Dart or Winston in the mix. Parsons’ trade buzz dominates Cowboys chatter as Dallas leans on a strengthened run game and an evolving front without its star pass rusher. Lamb’s day was solid but plagued by drops, Pickens flashed, Hurts kept Philly efficient, and Packers’ Kenny Clark’s impact adds a new layer to draft and lineup decisions. Week 2 pivots on QB usage, run balance, and a shifting defense that could swing fantasy value across receivers and backs.

Zack Baun’s late-effort tackle on Miles Sanders changed the game for the Eagles in a dramatic fashion. Baun hit a top speed of 20.68 mph in pursuit, beating Sanders to the spot at the 11-yard line and foiling a would-be Dallas go-ahead score. The sequence culminated five plays later with a Cowboys fumble, tipping the game Philly’s way. The moment underscored Baun’s relentless hustle, a hallmark that helped elevate him from special-teams role to All-Pro-caliber linebacker.

The night also highlighted Philadelphia’s defensive energy—Baun’s pursuit, Reed Blankenship’s praise, and a captain’s mindset fueling the unit despite some early miscues. The storylines tie into fantasy implications for IDP managers as Baun’s speed and willingness to chase the ball point to upside in upcoming matchups, especially in tackle-heavy formats. Hustle, it seems, can shift outcomes and metrics alike.

In short, Baun’s sprint-down became the defining highlight, reinforcing how a single play can redefine a season-long narrative for a defender and a fantasy folder alike.

Six seconds into the opener, Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting at Dak Prescott, testing the NFL’s new sportsmanship crackdown and potentially triggering fines or a suspension. Prescott denied spitting and framed the exchange as a competitive moment, while Philly’s defense faced a steep task as the league weighs penalties for violent or unsavory gestures.

Meanwhile, Hurts dazzled with two rushing TDs, Barkley paced the Giants with 60 rushing yards, and Brown/Smith drew limited targets. Philly now faces KC in a high-stakes rematch while Carter’s suspension risk looms over the Eagles’ short-term plans.

Hurts explodes Week 1, carrying Philly past Dallas with a 24-20 win as he goes 19 of 23 for 152 yards and sneaks for 62 more on 14 carries, adding two rushing TDs. His legs create constant fantasy upside even when the passing volume isn’t enormous, making him one of the safest week-to-week quarterback plays early in the season.

Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell elevated Philly’s opener on the defensive side, while Carter’s early ejection clouds his Week 2 projections. Miles Sanders’ costly fumble and Javonte Williams’ two Cowboys TDs added drama, but Hurts’ dual-threat floor underscored Philly’s Week 2 ceiling for fantasy managers.